“Improvisation 4” by Wassily Kandinsky, completed in 1909 in Munich, Germany, is an exemplary piece of Abstract Art. This oil-on-canvas painting, measuring 158.5 x 108 cm, belongs to Kandinsky’s renowned ‘Improvisations’ series. The dynamic and vividly abstract composition is held at the Nizhny Novgorod State Museum of Fine Arts in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.
The artwork is a whirlwind of color and form, embodying the principles of abstract art through its disjointed and non-representational visual language. Bold brushstrokes in a cacophony of colors—ranging from deep blues and greens to vibrant reds and yellows—create a sense of movement and energy. The artwork avoids depicting recognizable subjects, instead, focusing on the interplay of colors and shapes to evoke an emotional response. The use of high contrast and overlapping hues contributes to the depth and vibrancy, making “Improvisation 4” a striking example of Kandinsky’s innovative approach to painting.
